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VO09 SXB

2009 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,992 mi
Last recorded82,992 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 SXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 82,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 80,843 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,745 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,814 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,635 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,945 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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VO09 SXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,311 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO09 SXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO09 SXB registered?

VO09 SXB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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